privacy policy.

We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and store your information when you interact with our print-on-demand clothing business.

1. Who We Are

Business Name: A Spoonful of Salt
Business Type: Sole trader
Email: beth@aspoonfulofsalt.com
Website: www.aspoonfulofsalt.com
Address: 54 St James Street, ​Liverpool, L1 0AB

We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) under the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

When you place an order:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Delivery address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Order details and customisation requests

  • Payment information (processed via secure third-party platforms — we don’t store card data)

When you contact us:

  • Name

  • Email

  • Message content

Automatically (via website analytics or cookies):

  • IP address

  • Browser/device info

  • Page interactions

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Process and deliver your clothing orders

  • Respond to your enquiries

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve our website and services

  • Fulfil legal obligations (e.g., tax and accounting)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to process and deliver your orders

  • Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries, manage our business

  • Legal obligation – for recordkeeping or compliance

  • Consent – for marketing communications (only if you opt in)

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data with:

  • Print-on-demand partners Printful to fulfil your order

  • E-commerce platforms Shopify

  • Payment processors PayPal, Visa, Google Pay – we never see full card details

  • Delivery services for shipping

All third-party services we use are GDPR-compliant and only use your data for the purposes of fulfilling your order or supporting our business operations.

6. How We Store Your Data

We store your data securely using encrypted devices, GDPR-compliant platforms, and strong access controls. Email and order records are kept for up to 6 years for legal/tax purposes unless you request deletion earlier (where lawful).

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Object to processing (e.g., marketing)

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at beth@aspoonfulofsalt.com

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and monitor site traffic. You will be informed of cookie use via a banner when you visit the site. You can adjust your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

Contact us:
A Spoonful of Salt
Email: beth@aspoonfulofsalt.com
Website: www.aspoonfulofsalt.com